What is recorded here
Thomas D'Arcy McGee was born in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland, on 13 April 1825. He became a Canadian politician and Father of Confederation before his assassination in Ottawa on 7 April 1868. His life moved from Irish rebellion to Canadian nation-building, marking him as a bridge between two histories.
Why this person is known: Canadian politician (1825–1868)
- Birthplace
- Carlingford
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Photo: William Notman · Public domain